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SCHOOL INFO:
Opportunity:
Attention Students in the Classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019
It's your turn to serve on Leland and Gray's School Board! Three seniors graduate in June, opening three slots for high schoolers in grades 9-11 to join the Board and contribute to the most powerful decision-making in school. To apply, write a detailed letter of interest to the principal Dorinne Dorfman and the School Board chair Joseph Winrich, and attend a School Board meeting, preferably on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30pm in the library. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 15th. The two-year term as a student member of the School Board begins in August 2015 and ends in June 2017, during which you attend monthly Board meetings and a two budget meetings.
Participating on the Board gives students voice at the highest levels in developing school budgets, adopting policies, and discussing the most pressing issues at Leland and Gray. Every eligible student should consider the influence and prestige this role brings, not just here and now, but in the future as a leader and top competitor when applying to college and career.
For more information, see student Board member Julian Plumadore, Dr. Dorfman, or Terry Davison Berger.
Parents:
Do you want to learn more about Leland and Gray? If so, you should apply to become a substitute teacher? Choose the days you want to work and fill out an application at the Central Office. Call Patty in the office for more information about this exciting opportunity!
Opportunity:
A valuable part of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) mission is connecting women leaders of today with women leaders of tomorrow. As a successful and experienced woman leader, you are no doubt aware that you are in a prime position to reach out and mentor women leaders of the future.
Each year, to fulfill this key mission, NFWL partners with the National Rifle Association to sponsor an academic scholarship. Winners receive a $3,000 college scholarship and an-expense-paid trip to attend NFWL’s Annual Conference. At the Conference, these young ladies speak, receive leadership training, and network with lawmakers. For several winners in prior years, their NFWL scholarship made the difference in funding their attendance at college. Nearly all winners have found their passion for public leadership ignited or strengthened.
This year, the eighteenth annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest of NFWL and the National Rifle Association will award six female high school juniors and seniors with a $3,000 college scholarship. The six winners will receive a trip to the 2015 NFWL Annual Conference, September 11-15 in Oklahoma City, OK. The recommending legislators of the awardees will also receive an NFWL travel scholarship to the Conference and are invited to attend the entire conference with their student.
Please distribute the attached application to female high school juniors and seniors individually, through the schools, and/or through the media, so they can take advantage of this excellent opportunity. The application deadline is Friday, June 12th, 2015, by which essays must be submitted via email.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meghan Cusick at meghan@womenlegislagtors.org We look forward to working with you and young women from your district!
Artist Kate Gridley:
LELAND AND GRAY HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS ARTIST KATE GRIDLEY
Noted portrait artist Kate Gridley, whose exhibit “Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults” recently appeared at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, will talk about her exhibit and show slides at Leland and Gray High School in Townshend on Monday, May 4th at 6.30 pm. Students from The Compass School and Leland and Gray High School will join the artist to share their own emerging voice pieces much as the young adults Gridley painted did.
Gridley’s portraits of 17 young adults accompanied by their words has traveled throughout New England and has spawned an entire curriculum aimed at giving voice to people between the ages of 15 and 25. The six students joining her are budding poets who worked with local author Elayne Clift in preparing for this event.
Known for her insights into human character, the quality of light in her work, and her painting technique Gridley, who studied in Italy, lives in Middlebury, Vt.
“I see a world in which emerging adults who are between adolescence and full fledged adulthood, from all walks of life, are recognized, honored and supported to fulfill their human potential. The portraits mark moments in which my subjects transition to realizing their selves and claim their voices,” Gridley says.
This event is open to the public. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 to cover costs.
Rising Juniors and Seniors:
Intro to College Night:
This informative workshop will answer all of your questions about the college search and admissions process. Natalie Brennan, Leland & Gray’s Outreach Counselor from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), will explain the admissions process, financial aid, visiting colleges, and the SAT/ACT. She has materials that will assist you in tracking “what to do when.” The school counselors will review L&G’s transcript, recommendations, deadlines and our web-based college and career planning tool, Naviance.
We look forward to seeing you and working closely with you and your college-bound student. If you have questions, please feel free to call Sarah Grasso at 365-7355 ext.125.
Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, May 13th
6:30pm
L&G Library
Wednesday, May 13th
6:30pm
L&G Library
Music Night:
Come enjoy an evening of great music played and sung by talented L&G musicians and have some delicious pizza at the same time, all while supporting the L&G music department!
On Friday, May 1st at 7 PM the L&G Friends of Music will be sponsoring a "Music Night!" Once again, we will be serving pre-ordered pizzas to accompany the show. Get order forms in the music room.
On Friday, May 1st at 7 PM the L&G Friends of Music will be sponsoring a "Music Night!" Once again, we will be serving pre-ordered pizzas to accompany the show. Get order forms in the music room.
Samba Band:
The Leland and Gray Rebels Samba Band will be representing our school at the All State Music Festival Parade in Middlebury on May 6th. The parade starts at 6PM.
Five Students will be participating in the All State Chorus on May 7th through 9th. Susie Francy, Emma Urbaska, Giannina Gaspero-Beckstrom, Sam Dutton and Carl Judd-Wright will be singing. The concert is on Saturday at 2 PM at the Middlebury Memorial Sports Center.
Prom:
Prom will be held on May 16th at Stratton in the Green Mountain Room from 7-11pm.
Tickets are on sale now!
See Nika with questions.
10th Grade Class Fundraiser:
Stay hydrated with a new colorful and stylish 19 oz. Leland & Gray water bottle! See Ms. Dixon, Mrs. Liskowsky-Doak or a 10th grade Student Council member (Chloe Fawcett, Caroline Tietz, McKenzie Boyle, Caleb Thibault, Tino Benson, Jake Wilkins or Aaron Claussen) to get one. Water bottles will also be available for purchase at upcoming softball/baseball games. They are $8.00 each, all proceeds will support the 10th grade class.
Summer Opportunities:
Looking for something to do this summer? Look no further! Click the link below to see a wide range of non-academic and academic summer programs!!
Current Juniors:
Looking for an incredible summer experience that pays?!
CollegeQuest is free to those who apply, and includes all materials, room and board, and meals. This year, students will be awarded with 3 VTC credits for successfully having completed the college-level Human Biology Lite course offered by CollegeQuest, and each student completing the 5 weeks will receive a stipend in the amount of $1500. This is a huge opportunity for the rising high school senior who intends to pursue a career in healthcare or the health sciences following high school. The CollegeQuest opportunity is available to students currently in the 11th grade (who will be seniors next year), and who will be the first in their family to receive a four year degree. They must be a VT resident. APPLY NOW!
www.svahec.orgLEAF Meetings:
L.E.A.F. - Leland & Gray Environmental Action Force
Want to farm?
Want to reduce how much trash L&G generates?
Want to make upcycled crafts with elementary students?
Want to attend student centered summits to make our school more sustainable?
Want to plan, build and plant a greenhouse at L&G?
Want to watch movies on science, art, nature, and other cool stuff?
Want to bring local produce to your cafeteria?
JOIN US! - We make things happen.
Middle School students - Thursday lunch meetings with Ms. Davis
High School students - Fridays lunch meetings with Ms. Nyzio
Leland & Gray Players:
Leland and Gray Players present The Servant of Two Masters, physical comedy and farce at its best, on Thursday, May 28 at 7; Friday, May 29 at 7:30; Saturday, May 30 at 3 and 7:30. Laughs will keep coming in two packed hours of witty exchange, twisted plot intrigue, juggling, music and dance--all with characters from centuries ago who make comedy what it is today. Info: alandenberger@lelandandgray.org.
Word of the Week:
recalcitrant [ri-kal-si-truhnt] adjective
1. Resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
1. Resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
2. Hard to deal with, manage, or operate.
Sentence: Often times people may be recalcitrant if they do not get their way.
Root: Latin calcitrare "to kick" from calx (heel) 1823 French recalictrant literally "kicking back"
Derived forms-recalcitrance, recalcitrancy, noun
Prefix- re meaning "back"
Suffix- none
Synonyms- resistant, rebellious, opposed.
Antonyms- agreeable, compliant, obedient.
Picture: Draw a picture representing this word to help you remember it.
Pantomime: Act it out in a skit or human sculpture with a classmate or friend to help you internalize its meaning.
Rhymes with: establishment, management, applicant.
AFTER SCHOOL INFO:
Late Bus:
The late bus will be running the following dates:
Monday - Thursday: April 27-May 28th
After School Schedule:
Just a reminder about our current after school offerings:
Monday: AM and PM HEY! Help and Computer Refurbishing
Tuesday: AM and PM HEY! Help, Set Construction (Dutton), Dungeons & Dragons (A3) and LGTV & Aviation (IT Room)
Wednesday: AM and PM HEY! Help
Thursday: AM and PM HEY! Help and CLEA (B2)
Friday: AM HEY! Help and GSA (B11)
Tuesday: AM and PM HEY! Help, Set Construction (Dutton), Dungeons & Dragons (A3) and LGTV & Aviation (IT Room)
Wednesday: AM and PM HEY! Help
Thursday: AM and PM HEY! Help and CLEA (B2)
Friday: AM HEY! Help and GSA (B11)
Samba Band:
The Samba band meets on Thursdays from 2:40-4:00 in the Music Room.
COMMUNITY:
Spring Into Health 5k:
6th Annual Spring Into Health 5K
It’s time to think spring! Registration is now open for Grace Cottage’s 6th Annual Spring Into Health 5-K, co-sponsored by People’s United Bank and Grace Cottage Hospital.
The race begins on the Townshend Common at 8:30 a.m. (rain or shine) on Saturday, May 9. This is a timed race. Register on or before May 7 for the early bird rate: $15/adults; $10/children (13 and younger). The first 150 registrants receive a t-shirt. After May 7, registration is $20/adults; $15/children.
The popular and free kids’ Fun Run begins at 9:15 a.m. on the Common.
To register, visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/springintohealth5k. For more information, call 802-365-9109 or visit www.gracecottage.org.
Upcoming Events:
The West Townshend Country Store will be holding the following events:
Worm composting and Vermiculture May 18th
Seed Swap and Seed Bomb workshop May 4th
Seed Swap and Seed Bomb workshop May 4th
Poetry Night:
ATHLETICS:
Operation Hat Trick:
The L&G Athletic Department along with the L&G Booster Club will be participating in Operation Hat Trick on Tuesday May 12th. Both the Varsity Baseball and Softball teams have games that day and we would like the opportunity to honor veterans from the area. Please join us down on the fields for the games that begin at 4:30pm. We will be selling Camouflage Hats to raise money for wounded warriors in Vermont.
Go Rebels!
Summer Soccer Camp:
Leland and Gray 19th Annual Summer Soccer Camp forms are now out. Please download or pick up in the front office. It can be found here.
Upcoming Events:
Please check Digital Sports for any changes.
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Sport | H/A | Opponent/Title | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 5/02/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Poultney | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Mon | 5/04/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Mon | 5/04/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. Marlborough Middle School | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 3:45PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 3:45PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Kurn Hattin Homes | TBD |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Hartford | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ West Rutland | TBD |
| Tue | 5/05/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Hartford | HHS Softball Field |
| Thu | 5/07/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Fair Haven Union | TBD |
| Thu | 5/07/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Woodstock Union | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Fri | 5/08/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Fair Haven Union | TBD |
| Sat | 5/09/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Wilmington/Baker Field |
| Sat | 5/09/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Twin Valley Middle High School | Twin Valley HS |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Hartford | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Otter Valley Union | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Tue | 5/12/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Hartford | HHS Softball Field |
| Wed | 5/13/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Chesterfield Middle School | TBD |
| Wed | 5/13/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Green Mountain | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Wed | 5/13/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Green Mountain | Chester Rec softball |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Walpole Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Windsor Jr/Sr | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Thu | 5/14/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Black River | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Mon | 5/18/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Springfield High School | RMS Birsky/Wyman Field |
| Mon | 5/18/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Mill River Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/19/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Westmoreland Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/19/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Westmoreland Middle School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/19/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | A | @ Poultney | TBD |
| Wed | 5/20/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | A | @ Windsor Jr/Sr | Var. SB Field |
| Wed | 5/20/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Green Mountain | Greven Field |
| Thu | 5/21/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | H | Vs. Putney Middle School | TBD |
| Fri | 5/22/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Arlington Memorial | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Sat | 5/23/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | A | @ Rutland High School | Northeast Field |
| Sat | 5/23/15 | 11:00AM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Rutland High School | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Mon | 5/25/15 | 4:30AM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Otter Valley Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Mon | 5/25/15 | 2:00PM | Game | Girls (JV) Softball | H | Vs. Otter Valley Union | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/26/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Girls (8TH) Softball | A | @ Hinsdale High School | TBD |
| Tue | 5/26/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Twin Valley | Softball Field 1- at school |
| Tue | 5/26/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Twin Valley | Baseball Field- on campus |
| Wed | 5/27/15 | 4:00PM | Game | Boys (8TH) Baseball | A | @ Dummerston Middle School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/28/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Girls (V) Softball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | TBD |
| Thu | 5/28/15 | 4:30PM | Game | Boys (V) Baseball | H | Vs. Springfield High School | Baseball Field- on campus |
